Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Parts of Lagos Metropolis

Abstract

The study examined water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions in Lagos State University, Yaba College of Technology, and Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education tertiary institutions in parts of the Lagos metropolis using field observation and social survey. A total of 220 structured questionnaires were administered to students and staff across the institutions using a random sampling technique. Descriptive statistics and ANOVA was employed to analyse the data. The result shows that approximately 54% of the respondents are acquainted with the WaSH program. The significant water supply sources include borehole and public piped borne water representing 86 and 13%, respectively. About 96, 94, 91 and 37% of the respondents gained access to waste bins, sanitation, water, and handwashing materials. The ANOVA shows a significant difference between the dependent variables across the institutions. At the same time, the post-hoc tests confirm a significant difference between YABATECH and the other two institutions at p< 0.05  level of significance. The study provides baseline information on WaSH conditions for effective planning and managing WaSH facilities by policymakers in Nigerian public tertiary institutions. The study concluded that safe water supply and access to handwashing facilities is low in the area. YABATECH has the worst WaSH condition. We recommended investment in WaSH services in tertiary institutions with greater priority at YABATECH, considering its poor WaSH amenities.